Needs Improvement
#890 of 967 schools in NE
Emerson Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbus Public Schools · Columbus, NE
A Columbus Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2410 20TH ST PO BOX 947, Columbus, NE 68602
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emerson Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emerson Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,016/100K
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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbus Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emerson Elementary School is listed in COLUMBUS PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emerson Elementary School
Emerson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Columbus, NE, part of Columbus Public Schools, serving approximately 275 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emerson Elementary School
What grades does Emerson Elementary School serve?
Emerson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Emerson Elementary School?
Emerson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 275 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Elementary School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emerson Elementary School rank in NE?
Emerson Elementary School ranks #890 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Emerson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emerson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Emerson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emerson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Emerson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emerson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Emerson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Elementary School?
58.5% of students at Emerson Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 275
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Platte County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.7%
- Phone
- (402) 563-7030
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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